Massachusetts § 145 - Study of problems relating to blindness; investigations; contact with physicians and other qualified facilities
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§ 145. Study of problems relating to blindness; investigations; contact with physicians and other qualified facilities
Section 145. (a) The commission shall continuously study the problems relating to blindness and make investigations, demonstrations and reports thereon, and shall establish and maintain contact with physicians and other qualified persons or facilities available to render competent services to the blind.
(b) The commission may establish and operate rehabilitation facilities and workshops for the blind, and make grants to public and contracts with private nonprofit organizations for such purposes and employ such other means as the commissioner may deem appropriate for the amelioration of the condition of blindness.
(c) The commission may supervise the operation of small business enterprises established to provide employment for blind persons.
(d) The commission shall make an annual report.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 145 ("Study of problems relating to blindness; investigations; contact with physicians and other qualified facilities") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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